Chronic Car Buyers Anonymous (Archived)

kyfdx

Same here... It reminds me of a Tesla Model X from the rear. The SUV body style is actually quite attractive.

Of course, if you've already bought it, never mind..

qbrozen

sda said:

Forgot to mention, I HATE the autostop in the Alfa. It is very intrusive and messy. The Ford's is far far superior. 

Had one, maybe two glitches today. The big one just happened a few mins ago. The infotainment went totally dead. Black screen. Then it slowly restarted itself like 2 mins later. This was while driving.

The other may not be a glitch, but it is terrible programming if not. The front object sensor will continue to screech at me even when not in Drive. So I had used the remote start and when I came out to the car, you could hear the alarm squealing away. Got in and hit the start button and it didn't go away. It wasn't until I put it in reverse and backed away from the wall that it stopped. So, in other words, if you park this in a garage, you'd have that to look forward to ALL THE TIME! 

Are you able to turn off the Auto-Stop? Perhaps the sensors are dirty. I've read where some are more sensitive than others.

Well it is not that the sensors are incorrect. They just should not be active unless you have the car in gear. That is what every other car I have ever driven does.

i should throw out a positive. Or a couple. 1: while the ride may be considered harsh by SUV standards, it handles bumps and unevenness far better than my truck. The same ones that would violently shake passengers side to side in the F150 are muted to single thump in the alfa. 2: this thing has GRIP. So glad I got the sport with wider tires. My kids are screaming long before the tires are. ;b

corvette

Apparently this “family member backing into your car” thing is contagious. 

carnaught

corvette said:

Apparently this “family member backing into your car” thing is contagious. 

Oh #r*p @corvette! Sorry...

But, this too is quite fixable.

fintail

I'd much rather have the normal GLC than the "coupe", but that's just me.

Condolences on the bumper. I guess it's easy (if not cheap) enough to swap in a new one anyway.

28firefighter

Man that stinks, @corvette. 

I would go for the Macan any day over the GLC coupe. 

Drivingfool

How'd that happen? Who backed into you??

corvette

Dad backed into it with the Element. Most of the damage looks like it was caused by the hitch on the Element. 

Mr_Shiftright

Did you get their license number?

breld

Well, we were looking pretty closely at the GLC coupe, but didn't pull the trigger, or even come close.

Most likely outcome is an Allroad that we've been working a deal on.

tbirdmarco

Nice nice    q  B. Good that  you got sum one to take  ver yourr truck  Leeds 

tbirdmarco

Sounds good breld.  What color combo  does the wife   Want to get 

stickguy

That GLC just seems pointless.

nyccarguy

Ouch @corvette!  That stinks.  Mine’s getting fixed on Thursday.

breld

tbirdmarco said:

Sounds good breld.  What color combo  does the wife   Want to get 

Right now she’s looking at a dark gray Allroad with a gray interior.  It’s really sharp.  

28firefighter

The allroad is basically a lifted A4 with the same engine. It doesn’t seem all that compelling given your current stable of vehicles as well as those you’re comparing it with. 

breld

Well, it’s essentially the same as the Q5 but in wagon form, right?  Which is comparable to the GLC and the Macan, though the Porsche certainly has a sportier edge to it.  

She actually wants something that’s more forgiving and comfortable for the daily commute than some of the choices in the current stable.  The Allroad provides that competency in the wagon form she still loves.  

breld

stickguy said:

That GLC just seems pointless.

How so?

qbrozen

Put a lift kit on the polestar.

breld

19” wheels to replace the 20”s would be a start.  

breld

What’s funny is the person who traded in the Polestar in the first place replaced it with a Forester with a lift kit.  He moved from Hawaii to Colorado and we think he lost his mind a but buying into the off-roading opportunities.

At least we’re thinking a bit nicer than a Forester (with all due respect) as a replacement.  

tifighter

breld said:

19” wheels to replace the 20”s would be a start.  

Yeah, an everyday wheel set on the V60 seems preferable to an allroad to me. Plus Polestar blue.

tbirdmarco

Nice  cooler  combo   Breld 

qbrozen

@breld
http://www.vivaperformance.com/heico-cross-suspension-kit-v60/

carnaught

qbrozen said:

@breld
http://www.vivaperformance.com/heico-cross-suspension-kit-v60/

Does that void the warranty?

Mr_Shiftright

Not unless Volvo could show that the lift created the problem---and to be fair, lift kits are tough on suspension systems, so I would imagine that if you had suspension failures, Volvo would raise hell, yes.

breld

Alright, you all will be happy to hear we’re hanging out this lovely morning on our deck with some coffee (and there may be a donut or two involved)...browsing local inventory of Macans.  

breld

The Porsche sales lady we worked with last week had called back on Friday regarding retired service loaners.  They seem to be upwards of $10k off, which puts a nicely equipped one (base model, but that’s more than okay for us) right around the same price range of the Audis.

iluvmysephia1

Apple fritters, breld?

28firefighter

Much better breld. 

laurasdada

I'm still living with the hole in the grille of my XF. Not family inflicted (unless it was the ex's boyfriend...!), nice to know perfect strangers treat my car as well as family would!

stickguy

took the Elantra for a weekend get-away to Cape May. About 60 miles each way. Very little highway, mostly country roads/4 lane types. Car must like that use, because the TC said on the way down it got 38.2, and on the way back 39.3.

Still not sure how they only got it EPA rated 26/33 or so.

tjc78

What did you do?  55-347-47 ? 

Decent weekend after the horrible weather last week. 

Caught up on a lot of yard work yesterday.  Trimmed the bushes, planted Mums... mowed and edged.  Ugh.. today watched the Eagles lose. 

stickguy

73-322-50. I spend a few extra minutes to avoid the ACE. from where we are, 55 is out of the way.

tjc78

Yeah that’s true, that’s how I’d go from work if not taking the expressway.  

stickguy

no clue about pricing, but I do like this one. Would have to see the paint color in person to know for sure, but I love love love the interior! So many buttons on that drivers seat. Looks real comfy.

http://www.eimports4less.com/detail-2015-porsche-macan-certified_macan_s_awd_blind_spot_lane_keep_camera_nav-used-17887096.html

though this one is pretty snazzy too with the red seat inserts.

http://www.eimports4less.com/detail-2015-porsche-macan-certified_macan_s_awd_camera_panorama_navi-used-17696958.html

stickguy

finally found one of the 4 cylinder versions. 2018 certified, so if you like that engine, not much more money for a lot newer. I assume this would be one of the service loaners.

https://www.porscheofcherryhill.com/certified/Porsche/2018-Porsche-Macan-789b9f920a0e0a6b204d7f5f683b3069.htm

Mr_Shiftright

What do you think this car would be like with a manual transmission?

https://shift.com/car/c117448

qbrozen

Mr_Shiftright said:

What do you think this car would be like with a manual transmission? https://shift.com/car/c117448

That is incredibly interesting. I had no idea you could get a stick in that. 
But, 228hp and 3600lbs doesn't exactly say "wheeee" to me.

Michaell

Mr_Shiftright said:

What do you think this car would be like with a manual transmission?

https://shift.com/car/c117448

Huh - I didn't realize you could get one with a stick shift.

kyfdx

Last year, I saw a CLK550 for $13,500.

Did it have a stick? No, but it had 380 HP, and was actually “sporty”.

breld

stickguy said:

finally found one of the 4 cylinder versions. 2018 certified, so if you like that engine, not much more money for a lot newer. I assume this would be one of the service loaners. https://www.porscheofcherryhill.com/certified/Porsche/2018-Porsche-Macan-789b9f920a0e0a6b204d7f5f683b3069.htm

That’s similar to what we’re currently targeting.  

Our salesperson claims she can pull this one, or one just like it, from the service fleet and offer it for about $10k off.  

https://www.stevinsonimports.com/VehicleDetails/new-2018-Porsche-Macan-Base-Littleton-CO/3147167593

stickguy

that car must be very rare. I would also like to have it!

I thought they did not have by then. I do remember test driving one with a stick somewhere in the early/mid 90s I guess, when they did one of the redesigns and made it with a stick. And for some reason, local dealer even ordered one!

don't remember much about it, other than it had a little tiny tach, and that seemed odd to me.

Edit: OK, it was the series that came out in 2001. Like this one (but red). This actually doesn't look too bad. Certainly cheap!

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?sourceContext=untrackedExternal_false_0&newSearchFromOverviewPage=true&inventorySearchWidgetType=AUTO&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity=c6150&entitySelectingHelper.selectedEntity2=c6099&zip=06902&distance=50000&searchChanged=true&transmission=M&modelChanged=false&filtersModified=true#listing=192940575

suydam

@breid. Very nice vehicle, but that’s a lotta moolah! I’ve never quite understood the appeal of a Porsche SUV. At the end of the day, it’s still an SUV, not a sports car. Enlighten me.

28firefighter

Love that Macan. 

breld

suydam said:

@breid. Very nice vehicle, but that’s a lotta moolah! I’ve never quite understood the appeal of a Porsche SUV. At the end of the day, it’s still an SUV, not a sports car. Enlighten me.

Yeah, it ain’t cheap, but neither are the competitors from Audi, BMW and MB.  The base Macan offers a nice alternative to the Q5, GLC and X3.  And if you’re a little picky on the options, the premium isn’t all that much.  

Just based on a couple test drives, I’d say the Macan offers a really tight and solid ride, just a step more than those other models.  And the transmission is incredible.  

Having said that, those differences are subtle - they’re all really nice vehicles.  Then there is the styling of the Macan - it’s really appealing to my wife for sure.  

nyccarguy

suydam said:

@breid. Very nice vehicle, but that’s a lotta moolah! I’ve never quite understood the appeal of a Porsche SUV. At the end of the day, it’s still an SUV, not a sports car. Enlighten me.

The appeal is that it’s a Porsche first and and SUV second.

nyccarguy

So yesterday on my “day off,” I took my daughter to hockey, then my 9year old son (the goalie) had a game (tied 4-4), then took all 3 of my kids to my 9 year old son’s team lunch, and finally to a kids spartan race.  This was my wife’s idea (she was working).  All 3 of my kids finished the 2 mile course.  I was impressed.  

One of the sponsors was the local VW dealer who had 2 2019 Jetta SE models on display, opened up for all to check out.  I’ve seen a few of these in the wild, but never had the chance to check one out up close.  The sheet metal looks really well done in person.  Pics make it just look sort of OK, but it is a handsome car.  Paint (white) seemed to be thick and very high quality.  Typical nicely finished VW interior with lots of soft touch plastic and high quality vinyl seats.  Big trunk, dual climate control, hot seats, & a pano roof for a $23K Sticker make this car look like a solid buy.  Doors had the German thunk when you close them.

qbrozen

breld said:

suydam said:

@breid. Very nice vehicle, but that’s a lotta moolah! I’ve never quite understood the appeal of a Porsche SUV. At the end of the day, it’s still an SUV, not a sports car. Enlighten me.

Yeah, it ain’t cheap, but neither are the competitors from Audi, BMW and MB.  The base Macan offers a nice alternative to the Q5, GLC and X3.  And if you’re a little picky on the options, the premium isn’t all that much.  

Just based on a couple test drives, I’d say the Macan offers a really tight and solid ride, just a step more than those other models.  And the transmission is incredible.  

Having said that, those differences are subtle - they’re all really nice vehicles.  Then there is the styling of the Macan - it’s really appealing to my wife for sure.  

Why haven't you tried a Stelvio?

qbrozen

suydam said:

@breid. Very nice vehicle, but that’s a lotta moolah! I’ve never quite understood the appeal of a Porsche SUV. At the end of the day, it’s still an SUV, not a sports car. Enlighten me.

Drive one and find out